President Barack Obama said a new initiative to bolster the security of NATO allies and increase America’s military presence in Europe will also mean increased support to Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.

“With the support of Congress, this will mean more pre-positioned equipment to respond quickly in a crisis, and exercises and training to keep our forces ready; additional U.S. forces -- in the air, and sea, and on land, including here in Poland.  It will mean increased support to help friends like Ukraine, and Moldova and Georgia provide for their own defense,” Obama said at the 25th anniversary of Freedom Day in Poland.

Speaking about his trip to Poland, Obama reaffirmed “unwavering commitment to Poland’s security”.

“Article 5 is clear -- an attack on one is an attack on all.  And as allies, we have a solemn duty -- a binding treaty obligation -- to defend your territorial integrity,” he  noted.